Varín, tourist attractions

The medieval village of Paseka is located in the castle grounds of Strečno. The complex, built in 2013 according to period medieval buildings, consists of five small, fully equipped wooden houses with thatched roofs. you will see the house of a medieval baker, fisherman, folk healer and shelter for pilgrims. The village also has a functional bell tower and a well. Traditional materials - wood and reeds - were used in the construction of the village. The entire amphitheater-style space with benches...

The romantic ruins of the Strečno castle dominate above the ribbon of the river Váh as the symbol of feudal powers on the middle part of the river Váh. Although being in ruins already for three centuries, its preserved architecture is proof of development of mediaeval fortress from the period of Gothic until the period of Baroque. Although the history of the castle began only in the middle of the 14th century, the first inhabitants came here far earlier – the archaeological findings proved...

The lookout tower on the Špicák hill near Strečno stands at an altitude of 620 m above sea level. It was built in the fall of 2017. The lookout tower with a height of over 8 meters is made entirely of wood. From the lookout tower you will have a panoramic view of the Žilina Basin, the ridge of the Little Fatra, part of the Kysucká Highlands and the Strážovské hills. The uniqueness of the lookout tower is that you can see 4 surrounding castles - Strečno, Old Castle, Budatín Castle and Lietavský...

In the thermal swimming pool with acreage of 1,88 ha there is a big pool situated (50x23,5m) and a children pool (12x8m) with water temperature of 24-26 °C. In the area there is a restaurant, a volleyball playground, children playground and a parking place at disposal.

A cruise on the river Váh will introduce you to a number of cultural, historical, natural and technical attractions, which provides seven kilometers of navigable section of the surroundings of Strečno. You will be informed about interesting facts in the expert commentary by the boat leaders - sailors in folk costumes. Beginning of rafting is at Pltisku Barierova, 7 km from Strečno - direction Martin. An interesting complementary program is available to diversify and make rafting more pleasant. The...

Budatin Castle is a historical and architectonical site in Zilina. It was built in the second half of the 13th century. In past it used to be a water castle protected by river streams and water dams. The oldest part of the castle is residential Romanesque tower used by Matus Cak Trenciansky. In the beginning of the 14th century during his reign the tower was fortified and one-wing castle was built. After 1545 the castle was rebuilt in Renaissance style and later amended with Baroque changes. The...